Legend+of+Sleepy+Hollow



The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is considered a literary masterpiece and has become a Halloween classic. We will read this great short story and explore the literary elements and artistry that were used by the author, Washington Irving. What makes this story a great story? How does The Legend of Sleepy Hollow still capture the imagination of readers today?

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A. Write some brief details about Washington Irving (pg. 815 in green Lit. book)

Characters: Read the story on pages 817-829. Complete the parts of plot and a brief description of the characters as you come across them. Remember to include physical description, words and actions of the character him/herself, and the actions of other characters towards him/her.

Setting:

Problem:

Rising actions:

Climax:

Resolution:

1. Ichabod Crane –

2. Katrina Van Tassel –

3. Brom “Bones” Van Brunt –

4. Baltus Van Tassel –

Answer the questions on p. 829 and type your responses on this page. Make sure to include the question in the answer, and type in complete sentences.

Read the yellow box on p.829 – Literary Legend – and type a definition of “legend” then answer the questions on this page.

Literary Terms:

Type the definition and two examples from the story of each term:

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Alliteration

Assonance